Ochocinco is 34, failed to grasp the playbook and made just 15 receptions for 276 yards. The Patriots could surely spend the $3 million he is slated to make in more productive ways, which has led to speculation that he will be released prior to the season.

However, Ochocinco doesn’t see it that way. When made privy of talk of him possibly being on “his way out” on Twitter, the receiver made it clear that he believes he will remain a Patriot.

Ochocinco previously said that he would be open to reducing his base in favor of an incentive-laden deal. But even under that scenario, it’s hard to see where he would fit into the offense with Lloyd now in the fold.